Michael Perry's "Sex Don’t Solve Problems" was written and composed by Perry; and other Montreal musicians Beninwe Yunga; Natasha Jane Kennedy; Nick Gastis; Kevin Smith.
The song is very personal. It also details my over-expectations of one-night stands, and my fooling myself into thinking apps meant for a everything but love could bring me love. It was important for me to share my experience with today’s hookup culture, sans prescribing what others should do.
It is to be the first single off my third studio effort, “UNREQUITED.” August 2019: release to retailers, streaming & radio, with its original version & music video released in the 2nd week of September.
Lyrics
Lyrics:
Sex Don’t Solve Problems
Lyrics: Michael Perry & Natasha Jane Kennedy
Music: Michael Perry; Beninwe Yunga; Natasha Jane Kennedy; Nick Gastis; Kevin Smith; Karanja Kiarie (AB’s Mix)
CHORUS
Sex Don’t Solve Problems.
I’ve still got ‘em.
Sex don’t solve problems, but I’m still looking at your booty.
All of my problems – that’s never gon’ solve ‘em.
I’mma move forward.
Everybody sing it with me.
‘Cause sex don’t solve problems.
VERSE 1
Yeah! I know. Sex don’t heal problems.
Every day, I stay falling victim to the same game.
I’m getting dumber, addicted to the trauma.
You really can’t write this drama.
PRE-CHORUS 1
If my body’s a temple,
Everybody wan’ come and pray one time.
I ain’t try’na be greedy.
Seems like I never give enough
‘Cause you want me one time but never two times.
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK | GUITAR SOLO
VERSE 2
Try’na squeeze love from people who cannot.
Killing myself to give something that I ain’t got.
I should move on, but I keep on …
Searching for gold in garbage bags.
PRE-CHORUS 2
Seems like my body’s a theatre,
Everybody wants fun and play one time.
I’ve got to stop myself before I wink wink.
‘Cause you want me one time but never two times.
CHORUS
CHANT
Love is not a thing that I get from you.
Love is not a thing, but I still come through.
After all the freaky things that I did to you,
You don’t want a thing. Nah Nah!
Don’t want a thing.
BRIDGE
I’ve got a problem:
Still try’na love ya!
Hell yeah! I’m try’na wake up next to you.
You disappear when I get closer –
Seems like I’d be f*cking a ghost.
FINAL CHORUS